| 07 May 2018 14:41 | Bloomberg |
The nation abandoned its own currency in 2009 as runaway inflation rendered it worthless, opting instead for a basket of currencies that includes the dollar, South Africa's rand, the pound and Botswana's pula. Have a confidential news tip? Get in touch ...
more| 07 May 2018 09:37 | Business Day |
This came after a string of embarrassing allegations disclosed to the public accounts committee, which is investigating graft charges relating to the misappropriation of funds amounting to 250-million pula (about R318m) from the National Petroleum Fund.
more| 06 May 2018 01:00 | Montrose Daily Press |
Alhough Botswana is listed as an upper middle-income country by the World Bank, there is a wide gap between the rich and poor.
more| 03 May 2018 04:56 | Indianapolis Star |
Kaisara says the student told her she would be paid $100 a month and 500 Botswanan Pula (about $50 in U.S. currency) would be deposited in a bank account in Botswana.
more| 23 Apr 2018 23:52 | Mmegi Online |
They made us proud! Pula! As you can see behind me, U.S. flags are at half-staff at official U.S. facilities around the world in honour of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
more| 20 Apr 2018 13:56 | The Voice Online (blog) |
I would like to thank Pula for their sponsorship as it will make our event a success,” Kemoen said. The former Botswana National Sports Council Chairman said they are facing stiff competition from other athletics meets. “This put us under pressure ...
more| 05 Apr 2018 08:47 | Business Day |
The 10% adjustment will apply to all consumer categories and was effective from April 1. "Government has approved a combination of an adjustment to existing tariffs, and a subsidy cash injection to BPC," the power utility said.
more| 03 Apr 2018 01:18 | Mail & Guardian |
Starting out as the sales representative of an insurance company, he rose to become chairperson of Getbucks Botswana, a multimillion-pula microfinance company registered in Mauritius, and of Escponent, an asset management registered in Luxembourg. He ...
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